I am a 32 year old, who has struggled with my weight all my life. I want to make lifelong changes and be a role model to my nieces. In my past "efforts" to lose weight I have done it alone, with short term results and a lot of verbal self-abuse. I am a stubborn person who does not like to fail in the eyes of others, or be proven wrong...which is why this time I am making it public. I am hoping that by putting my journey on view for all (which is way outside of my comfort level) I will have ...

I am a 32 year old, who has struggled with my weight all my life. I want to make lifelong changes and be a role model to my nieces. In my past "efforts" to lose weight I have done it alone, with short term results and a lot of verbal self-abuse. I am a stubborn person who does not like to fail in the eyes of others, or be proven wrong...which is why this time I am making it public. I am hoping that by putting my journey on view for all (which is way outside of my comfort level) I will have the courage and strength to change my lifestyle and stick with it.

My Program:
For the first time since I was a child I am eating breakfast everyday. I am tracking my food and getting at least eight glasses of water each day. My goal is getting 10 minutes of exercise each day, but I have been aiming at twenty minutes or more each day.

Personal Information:
I am a social work supervisor from Northern Michigan. I love the outdoors--and am getting off my butt, and outside.